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Become a Montessori Teacher
The training of the teacher is something far more than the learning of ideas. It is a preparation of the spirit. —Maria Montessori
Montessori teachers must be exceptionally well prepared. They need to have a deep understanding of human development and of how learning takes place. They need the ability to analyze and reflect on their observations of children, in order to individualize the curriculum. They need excellent communication skills. They need to be committed to reflection and inquiry; they see themselves as questioners and explorers. For indeed, they too are learners.
Montessori teachers design the classroom's physical environment as well as specific materials that match each child's interests and capabilities. They develop a collaborative social milieu (with children and parents) which respects individuality while celebrating differences.
The West Side Montessori School Teacher Education Program (WSMS-TEP) begins with a 3 week summer session and continues through the academic year. After the academic coursework is completed, students apply their knowledge in a supervised student teaching placement in a Montessori classroom.
The Summer Session begins on Monday July 30, 2012.
The summer dates for WSMS-TEP are July 30 - August 17, 2012. Classes meet Monday through Friday from 9 am - 5 pm. Classes are held at West Side Montessori School, 309 West 92nd Street, New York , NY 10025.
During the academic year, classes are held at West Side Montessori School. Classes meet approximately two weekend days a month beginning mid September 2012 through mid June 2013. Class hours are from 9 am to 4 pm.
For those students who successfully complete the WSMS-TEP program and then enroll in a Bachelors Degree program at Empire State College, up to 30 undergraduate credits in educational studies are available by advisement.
You may submit application paperwork before the deadline of June 29, 2012 for enrollment in the 2012-2013 academic courses. The application is available to be submitted online (click here) or you may download the form and mail in the hard copy.
For more information please contact:
Director: Mimi Basso
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Program Administrator: Melissa Vallo
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Online Application 2012-2013; Hard Copy Application 2012-2013
Recommendation Form
Tuition and Fees 2012-2013
Calendar 2012-2013
Student Handbook
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